Quantcast

Carbondale Reporter

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

M. A. Okeefe News

Medium vlux1wlljeulk4p1vaddl0ujjkq0

Southern Illinois cross country teams to compete at Angel Mounds Invitational

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 16, 2025

Southern Illinois University's cross country teams are set to compete in the Angel Mounds Invitational in Evansville, Indiana, this Friday.

Medium h83yrpv92e7waq7xzlz27ong6cby

Severin criticizes Democrats over rising energy costs and legislative impact

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 15, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) addressed the Illinois House on Wednesday, criticizing Democratic lawmakers for supporting legislation that he says has led to significant increases in energy prices for families and businesses across...

Medium 0thau5sp7bfxzzcl6pj4sqoxlozd

Southern Illinois to host North Dakota in annual Blackout Cancer football game

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 15, 2025

The Southern Illinois University football team will host North Dakota in the annual Blackout Cancer game on Saturday, October 18, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale.

Medium 12

Southern Illinois swim and dive heads to Chicago for early-season matchups

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 11, 2025

Southern Illinois University's swim and dive teams are preparing for a series of meets in the Chicagoland area following their season opener at Missouri State.

Medium h83yrpv92e7waq7xzlz27ong6cby

Severin honors victims two years after October 7 terrorist attack in Israel

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 7, 2025

Two years after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants in Israel, Illinois State Representative Dave Severin has issued a statement honoring the victims.

Medium 8v2m9ag7zgr0umqimc9o9pcwpbgp

Southern Illinois swim and dive opens new season with meet against Missouri State

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 2, 2025

Southern Illinois University's swim and dive teams will begin their 2025-26 season with a two-day meet at Missouri State on October 3 and 4.

Medium 0thau5sp7bfxzzcl6pj4sqoxlozd

SIU announces partnership with SI Roofing & Siding as first on-field logo sponsor

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 2, 2025

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Athletics has announced a new partnership with SI Roofing & Siding, making the Marion-based company an Official Partner of Saluki Football.

Medium h83yrpv92e7waq7xzlz27ong6cby

Illinois lawmakers prepare for key debates ahead of fall veto session

By M. A. Okeefe | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is set to reconvene in Springfield for its annual Veto Session, scheduled for October 14-16 and October 28-30.

Medium a0s8rb4vao8v12dwbv6vzua3rwaj

Illinois sees rising state spending amid debates over budget priorities

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 30, 2025

State government spending in Illinois has increased by nearly 40 percent over the past seven years under Governor JB Pritzker, according to recent reports.

Medium h83yrpv92e7waq7xzlz27ong6cby

Severin highlights economic impact of hunting traditions in southern Illinois

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 25, 2025

Southern Illinois is known for its longstanding tradition of hunting and fishing, with natural resources that have attracted both residents and visitors for generations.

Medium 00ukq1kx45y6gxs1sf5pjs95h7ie

FOIA request sent to Jackson County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Jackson County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

Medium 1000015431

De Schutter wins second straight title as Salukis tie for second at Badger Invitational

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 23, 2025

Anthony De Schutter made Southern Illinois University (SIU) history by becoming only the second golfer from the program to win back-to-back tournaments.

Medium a0s8rb4vao8v12dwbv6vzua3rwaj

Illinois Senate Republicans announce Veterans Day tribute; Sen. Bryant comments on current events

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus will host its annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse from October 28 to November 13.

Medium 1000015454

Inside Saluki Athletics launches second season with expanded coverage of SIU sports

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 16, 2025

Inside Saluki Athletics has begun its second season, offering a weekly look at Southern Illinois University sports.

Medium 0thau5sp7bfxzzcl6pj4sqoxlozd

Paul Geelen named MVFC special teams player after performance against UT Martin

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 15, 2025

Senior kicker and punter Paul Geelen has been recognized as the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) Special Teams Player of the Week following Southern Illinois' 37-10 victory over UT Martin on Saturday.

Medium 1000015431

De Schutter wins Wildcat Invitational; SIU men's golf takes third place

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 9, 2025

Anthony De Schutter secured a victory at the Wildcat Invitational in Manhattan, Kansas, becoming the 24th Southern Illinois men's golfer to win a tournament.

Medium a0s8rb4vao8v12dwbv6vzua3rwaj

Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board appointments draw scrutiny; new relief measures proposed by GOP lawmakers

By M. A. Okeefe | Sep 9, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Timothy Nugent and Tracy Buckley to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), drawing renewed criticism from Senate Republicans who continue to question the board’s transparency and the qualifications of its...